Kennedy and Lincoln - Medical & Ballistic Comparissons

[RJNorton]

Gene, I am a big fan of Dr. Lattimer's book. One of my favorite quotes in the book is on p. 38. Dr. Curtis, after assisting with Lincoln's autopsy, wrote a letter to his mother. Of Lincoln's physique he wrote, "I was simply astonished at the showing of the nude remains, where well-rounded muscles built upon strong bones told the powerful athlete. Now did I understand the deeds of prowess recorded of the President's early days." To me, anyway, this is a good reply to those who have speculated Lincoln had some sort of genetic disease and would die soon.

I can see from the inside cover I paid $34.95 for the book back in the 1990's. It was purchased at the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair in St. Petersburg.